Articles - Page 29

Feb. 1, 2024
Air Force and Army conduct joint training exercise

U.S. Air Force and Army conduct joint training exercise enhance interoperability between the service branches and improves the effectiveness of Arctic-capable forces in the region.
Jan. 31, 2024
CMSAF prioritizes quality of life at House hearing

Department of the Air Force senior leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Jan. 30, 2024
3rd Air Expeditionary Wing operates in first-ever iteration of Exercise Bamboo Eagle

The first-ever iteration of Bamboo Eagle, a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center-led exercise, kicked off in earnest at Nellis Air Force Base and various locations across the southwestern United States and parts of the Pacific, Jan. 26, 2024.The exercise is the first of its kind from the U.S. Air Force
Jan. 23, 2024
JBER captain is Kona Ironman’s military world champion

Finishing with a total time of nine hours, 54 minutes, and 1 second, U.S. Air Force Capt. Samantha Skold won the military division at the Kona Ironman World Championships. The active-duty physician assistant, currently stationed at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Family Health Clinic, completed
Jan. 19, 2024
New operations detachment boosts JBER’s capabilities

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kelsey Bryant took command of the 55th Operations Group Detachment 1 during an assumption-of-command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Jan. 17.
Jan. 19, 2024
New 11th AF command chief tours the 3rd Wing

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Heath Tempel, senior enlisted leader, Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command, and command chief, Eleventh Air Force, places a master technician patch on Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Leachman, 703rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument flight control journeyman, during an
Jan. 18, 2024
Arctic Warrior Chapel undergoes renovations

The Arctic Warrior Chapel at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is undergoing renovations due to deterioration caused by the harsh Alaska environment. The renovations began this past October and are set to be completed by this month.
Jan. 8, 2024
Spreading holiday cheer in Wales, Alaska

Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center celebrate the holidays by organizing a flight carrying Christmas gifts for students in Wales, Alaska.
Jan. 5, 2024
Aerospace equipment flight provides around-the-clock support

The Aerospace Ground Equipment flight at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska provides 24/7 preventive and repair maintenance to essential equipment that ensures the various aircraft of the 3rd Wing can execute their missions.
Jan. 4, 2024
3rd Wing kicks off 2024 with Safety Day

In an effort to enhance safety measures and prevent mishaps, the 3rd Wing held its annual Safety Day, emphasizing the importance of everyday safety practices, on Jan. 3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.The event focused on mishap prevention for flights and inspections; safety and accident trend